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ECHO SCHOOL AMBASSADOR PROGRAM

Kindergarten teacher Suzanne Weishaar

Suzanne Weishaar, Kindergarten Teacher at
Edmunds Elementary School in Burlington

Join the growing list of over 280 ECHO School Ambassadors — a school’s primary liaison to ECHO throughout the year via email relays. ECHO School Ambassadors are “in the know” about field trip planning tips, special events, exhibits, programs, and teacher professional development. See below for responsibilities, benefits and how to become YOUR school's ECHO School Ambassador!

RESPONSIBILITIES

  1. Read and forward monthly email updates from ECHO about upcoming programs, events and exhibits.
  2. Visit ECHO's website and become familiar with ECHO’s For Educators links.
  3. Share tips for Planning Your Field Trip tips with teachers.
  4. Encourage viewing of ECHO FIELD TRIP: THE MOVIE online.
  5. Consider making an "ECHO Templates Binder" for teachers to photocopy such as School Programs and links to program descriptions including Vermont Science Standards.
  6. Send the ECHO's Director of Education, Tracy Truzansky, a short evaluation at the end of the school year.
  7. Be an enthusiastic supporter of ECHO at staff meetings, teacher conferences, etc.

BENEFITS

  1. ECHO Annual Pass for up to 2 adults and 2 youth - a $90 value for your family (or as a gift to others!) – Remember – Teachers are free every day with proof of teaching certification, check stub, or an NEA card.
  2. Receive discounted admission through the Vermont Museum and Gallery Alliance.
  3. Our e-newsletter ECHO Update.
  4. Free Admission to ECHO Exhibit Openings - a sneak peek with great family activities!
  5. 10% off in ECHO's Eclectic Gift Shop, green-themed Think! Café, and new Event bookings.
Please Note: ECHO School Ambassadors DO NOT need to plan or register trips for other teachers. Your role is to be a knowledgeable support for colleagues as they embark on the simple steps for planning their experiences with ECHO. Thanks again!

To become your school's ECHO Ambassador contact Tracy Truzansky